Volatility (Neuroticism)
Volatility
Shows the tendency to experience irritability and emotional instability. An aspect of Neuroticism.
DeYoung, Quilty & Peterson (2007)
Measures ten aspects of the Big Five — two per domain — providing a more detailed picture than domain-only scales.
Results show ten aspect scores. Each aspect belongs to a Big Five domain shown in parentheses.
Volatility (Neuroticism)
Shows the tendency to experience irritability and emotional instability. An aspect of Neuroticism.
Withdrawal (Neuroticism)
Shows the tendency to experience anxiety, depression, and self-consciousness. An aspect of Neuroticism.
Compassion (Agreeableness)
Shows empathy and concern for the feelings and needs of others. An aspect of Agreeableness.
Politeness (Agreeableness)
Shows the tendency to defer to others and avoid imposing on them. An aspect of Agreeableness.
Industriousness (Conscientiousness)
Shows the tendency to work hard, stay focused, and follow through. An aspect of Conscientiousness.
Orderliness (Conscientiousness)
Shows the tendency to keep things organized, follow schedules, and attend to details. An aspect of Conscientiousness.
Enthusiasm (Extraversion)
Shows warmth, friendliness, and positive emotion in social interactions. An aspect of Extraversion.
Assertiveness (Extraversion)
Shows the tendency to take charge, lead, and influence others. An aspect of Extraversion.
Intellect (Openness/Intellect)
Shows the tendency to engage with complex ideas and abstract thinking. An aspect of Openness/Intellect.
Openness (Openness/Intellect)
Shows the tendency to appreciate beauty, art, and imaginative experience. An aspect of Openness/Intellect.
1 — Very inaccurate
2 — Moderately inaccurate
3 — Neutral
4 — Moderately accurate
5 — Very accurate